Ed Miliband addresses workers at Islington Town Hall. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Jon Stone - 05 February 17:02

Requiring all employers to pay a living wage would stimulate the economy, save the state money and ensure that work always pays.

David Cameron and Nick Clegg speak at a press conference.
By Tom Mludzinski - 05 February 15:20

Clegg has a chance to prove the Lib Dems won't be wiped out in 2015 and Cameron a chance to show how the Tories could win a majority.

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson, who opposes gay marriage.
By George Eaton - 05 February 13:27

Conservative MPs use the existence of civil partnerships as an argument against gay marriage but a significant number voted against them in 2004.

Former Energy Secretary Chris Huhne. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Richard Morris - 05 February 11:40

Party activists are tired of being told that there is such a paucity of Lib Dem talent that the former Energy Secretary leaves a vacuum behind him.

Tony Blair's government introduced civil partnerships in 2004.
By George Eaton - 05 February 10:26

It was the dramatic advances in gay rights delivered by the Blair government that made the introduction of equal marriage possible.

Michael Gove speaks at last year's Conservative conference.
By Rafael Behr - 04 February 17:25

Tory MPs see the Education Secretary's politicisation of his department as a case study in how to beat the Whitehall system.

A protest group stages a mock burning of the Leveson Report.
By Tim Finch - 04 February 16:27

State-backed regulation would be much the best outcome. But Oliver Letwin's proposal of a Royal Charter might just be acceptable.

The Liberal Democrats have increased their majority on Eastleigh Borough Council
By George Eaton - 04 February 14:22

Lib Dem activists point out that the party has gained seats in recent local elections.

Former Liberal Democrat Energy Secretary Chris Huhne.
By George Eaton - 04 February 11:41

Former Lib Dem Energy Secretary announces that he will resign his Eastleigh seat after changing his plea to guilty following the opening of his trial.

Chancellor George Osborne will deliver a speech on banking reform today.
By George Eaton - 04 February 9:48

The Chancellor backs down and announces that regulators will have the power to break up banks that try to evade new rules.

David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street in London, on January 30, 2012.
By George Eaton - 01 February 14:48

After the PM falsely claimed the coalition "was paying down Britain’s debts", the UK Statistics Authority points out that the national debt has risen by £300bn.

David Cameron delivers his speech on the UK's relationship with the EU.
By George Eaton - 01 February 12:40

Tory MPs need to remember that just six per cent of voters name the EU as one of the most "important issues" facing Britain.

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne leaves Number 11 Downing Street
By George Eaton - 01 February 10:11

Conservative MPs are planning to demand the removal of Osborne as Chancellor if the economy fails to recover by May.

Just 17 per cent of Davos delegates were women.
By Clare McNeil - 31 January 17:51

Public debate is in a bad way when efforts aimed at achieving a better gender balance can be dismissed.

A protest in Trafalgar Square in 1990 against the poll tax.
By George Eaton - 31 January 13:11

A single parent working part-time on the minimum wage could pay £404 more in council tax from this April.

David Cameron meets British soldiers based at Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province.
By George Eaton - 31 January 10:20

Defence Secretary forced to clarify that the PM's pledge to protect spending only applies to defence equipment, not the total budget.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Matthew Pennycook - 31 January 9:09

The decision to reduce the budget for council tax support by 10 per cent means low-income households face a tax increase of up to £600.

The sun sets on Berlin's Reichstag building.
By Maurice Glasman - 30 January 18:34

The German economy, with its works councils, its regional banks and its vocational training system was much better equipped to deal with globalisation than we were.

David Cameron delivers his speech on the UK's relationship with the EU.
By Roy Hattersley - 30 January 16:30

The Prime Minister may encourage Tory Europhobes to believe he can change the shape of the EU — but, as our history shows, he can’t.

The European Union flag is seen next to flags of members of the EU.
By Ed Wallis - 30 January 15:41

New polling by the Fabian Society shows that 18-34 year olds are significantly more pro-European than the previous generation.

Ed Miliband attacked David Cameron's economic record at today's PMQs.
By George Eaton - 30 January 14:19

The Labour leader had the stats on his side but will voters accept his distinction between 'good' borrowing and 'bad' borrowing?

Labour leader Ed Miliband addresses workers at Islington Town Hall.
By Rafael Behr - 30 January 12:53

The afternoon's Europe debate is purposely designed to discomfit Labour. But Miliband's high-minded opposition is a risky strategy.

Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 30 January 12:33

Electoral Commission says proposed referendum question "should be replaced by more neutral wording".

Education Secretary Michael Gove. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 30 January 11:57

Jeremy Hunt has "never been to Rupert Murdoch's house", says a spokeswoman, but what about Michael Gove?

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. Photograph: Getty Images.
By George Eaton - 30 January 10:02

Guido Westerwelle criticises Cameron's EU demands and warns that "'You either do what I want or I’ll leave!' is not an attitude that works".

Demonstrators protest against closures at Lewisham Hospital.
By Allyson Pollock and David Price - 29 January 17:31

Labour and the Lib Dems must support a bill that restores the right of all citizens to comprehensive care.

David Cameron is pictured during a visit to a London Early Years Foundation.
By James Plunkett - 29 January 15:34

The government claims to want to reduce costs and increase quality. It can't have it both ways.

George Osborne poses for photographers outside 11 Downing Street.
By George Eaton - 29 January 13:15

The Autumn Statement was never meant to become a "second Budget" but Osborne has made it one. And the Treasury Select Committee is right to say so.

Conservative cabinet ministers at the party's conference. Photograph: Getty Imag
By George Eaton - 29 January 10:08

The likely defeat of the boundary changes by Labour and the Lib Dems means the Tories will need a lead of seven points to win a majority in 2015.

Conservative MP Adam Afriyie.
By Rafael Behr - 28 January 17:17

Tory MPs are in no hurry to dismiss the possibility that Downing Street leaked the story to expose a small rebel cell early in its development.

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